Question

Match the following:

$\begin{array}{cc}\text{Column I}& \text{Column II}\\ \text{A) Pesticides}& \text{1) Removes unwanted plants in the field}\\ \text{B) Weedicides}& \text{2) Provides nutrients to plants}\\ \text{C) Fertilisers}& \text{3) Protection from diseases and insects}\end{array}$

• A. A - 1, B - 3, C - 2
• B. A - 1, B - 2, C - 3
• C. A - 3, B - 1, C - 2
• D. A - 2, B - 1, C - 3

Answer 1

The correct option is C

A - 3, B - 1, C - 2

$\bullet$ Pesticides are chemical substances sprayed on crops to prevent them from disease-causing microorganisms and pests, such as insects or rodents.
$\bullet$ Weedicides are chemicals which are used to eliminate weeds, i.e., unwanted plants that compete for space and nutrients with the crops.
$\bullet$ Fertilisers are chemicals added to the soil to replenish nutrients, so that the yield can be increased.